Gayle Palmer | Chichester Self Catering

Surprising arisings from the beach!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 22nd November 2018 | Featured | No Comments

There is masses of news about litter and pollution – which is a good thing. More awareness is essential if we don’t want to kill ourselves off in double quick time! What is also noticeable around the Chichester area (as … Read More … Read More

Tags: #againstlitter #SidleshamLitterPickers, beach clean, beach treasure, Chichester, make a difference, pollution, Selsey

New extension for St James’ Church, Birdham

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 5th November 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Beautifully melding the old church with the new, stylish extension it makes it even more user-friendly – for gatherings, meetings etc. It also has a refectory – so is ideal for village gatherings. … Read More

Tags: ancient tree, Birdham, Chichester, church, Diocese, extension, Manhood Peninsula, poppies, village, West Sussex, wheelchair access

EV (Electric car) charging point is now here!

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 31st October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

I have had a commitment to renewable and environment-saving energy and waste solutions for many years. It gives me great pleasure to say that there is now a high-power electric car charging point at the Sidlesham site for guests to … Read More … Read More

Tags: Chichester Self catering, electric car, electric car charging point, electricity generation, ev charging point, heating, hot water, hybrid car, hybrid car charging, insulation, Living Elements, Living Elements Clinic, Natures Elements, save money, save the environment, Sidlesham, solar panel, Sussex

A short break is as good as a holiday

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 10th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

We all just need to “get away” from our normal lives sometimes don’t we? Thing is… we aren’t always as good at taking the next step! So at Chichester Self Catering I am here to make it easy for you… … Read More … Read More

Tags: beach break, Chichester Self catering, countryside break, family break, getaway, recharge, relax, self catering holiday, short break, weekend

Fireworks Free stays for your dog, and you

Fireworks-free visits for nervous dogs

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 9th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Autumn – means fireworks in many places – and terror for your pets. They cower in corners, under beds or won’t leave your side… sound familiar? Do you want to get away, at least for a weekend and get through … Read More … Read More

Tags: anxious pets, beaches, Chichester, countryside, dog friendly, dog walks, fireworks, fireworks free, no fireworks, no stress, quiet zone, Self catering

The farming year is turning – it’s Autumn

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 9th October 2018 | Featured | No Comments

The mornings are getting much darker, the evenings too and the soil is cooling. Its the time of year for warming stews, evenings by the TV with crumpets and Marmite plus the big TV shows. Its a cosy time of … Read More … Read More

Tags: Autumn, Chichester, country, cream teas, deer, dog friendly, dog walks, half term, Harbours, migratory birds, nature, pumpkins, Self catering, Slindon, wildlife

We have a commitment to the environment – do you?

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 17th September 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Gayle Palmer, your host, along with her dog, Echo – have an ongoing commitment to the local environment. We are part of the voluntary Sidlesham Litter Pickers – villagers who in their own time go and and keep the roads and … Read More … Read More

Tags: #Recycle, #SidleshamLitterPickers, #Takeyourlitterhome, Chichester, flytipping, litter, rubbish

Back to school – but still reasons to visit

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 29th August 2018 | Featured | No Comments

So its nearly the end of the Summer holidays – but there are still so many late Summer / Autumn attractions and events taking place – why not make the most of a short stay? … Read More

Tags: Autumn, bird migrations, Chichester, Chichester Self catering, countryside, Goodwood racing, GoodwoodRevival, holiday accommodation, local events, Parham Autumn Fair, short stay, The Owls of Sussex, Things to do, West Sussex

Visit Cowes during Cowes Week

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 14th August 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Cowes – it sounds funny, especially when you realise that there aren’t any cows there! But it is a lovely Isle of Wight town that the ferry goes straight into – both East and West Cowes. (Go either from Southampton … Read More

Tags: Cowes, Cowes Week, fireworks, Isle of Wight, Red Arrows, yacht racing

Do you love making dens (or did you?!)

Posted by Gayle Palmer on 13th August 2018 | Featured | No Comments

Can you remember making dens when you were a child? I think it is an important skill to acquire – and they are such great fun to do too. … Read More

Tags: children, den, make a den, Natures Elements, playtime, Summer games, trampoline